Dr. Vera Dobrolubova

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

BSc DPsych CPsychol (HCPC)

Clients who turn to therapy are often confident in many areas of their lives but seek counselling to cope with specific challenges or stressful experiences. Alternatively, some clients are looking to lead a full and meaningful life, while others wish to address, explore and make meaning of their present or past experiences in a safe environment.

I am a Counselling Psychologist and I completed my Doctoral research at City University. I began my training at Brunel University where I completed my BSc (Hons) in Psychology in 2004.

I am experienced and trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and Solution Focused Therapies. In my work I use different approaches depending on the needs of my clients and offer long or short -term therapy.

I am currently working within the NHS and have experience of offering therapy in a variety of community services for adults, older adults and young people. I provide therapy for the following difficulties: depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, personal development, low self-esteem, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, and relationship issues.

I am registered with the HCPC (Health and Cares Professions Council), and I offer therapy in Russian as well as English.

Dr. Valentina Mantica

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

BSc DPsych CPsychol (HCPC)

Dr. Valentina Mantica is a Counselling Psychologist who is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and holds full membership of the BPS division of Counselling Psychology. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and holds a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD ) and has a BSc in Psychology.

Dr. Mantica has specialist understanding and working knowledge of a variety of models of psychological therapy, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Person-Centred therapy. She has gained a comprehensive relational approach to the frameworks under which these models apply and she is skilled at integrating these models according to her clients’ needs. She always provides strong dedicated client-centred work and she is fully dedicated to continuing her professional development.

She has extensive experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a wide variety of mental health difficulties and of different complexity and severity, including common mental health problems (depression and a range of anxiety disorders), personality disorders, psychosis, depressive illness, personality difficulties, and adjustment disorders. This has involved short, medium and long -term episodes of treatment. She has extensive experience of working in the NHS and currently practices in a community mental health team within secondary care NHS services.

Dr. Violetta Papachristodoulou

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

BSc PgDip DPsych CPsychol (HCPC)

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist providing short and long-term psychological counselling and psychotherapy in my private practice as well as under the NHS. I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents in the NHS, private, and voluntary sector.

Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and may need help to cope with pain and confusion. You may feel stuck and unmotivated or need to work through a traumatic experience of your past so you can move on with your life. You might also experience work related stress or be dealing with relationship difficulties. Self-development may similarly be a reason for seeking therapy. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of your difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment, develop your self-awareness, and improve your relationships.

I work in a way that is collaborative and relational. I draw on a variety of psychological approaches including Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am particularly interested in how our earlier experiences and relationships influence us in our present. My style of therapy will be tailored to you and your individual needs.

I offer short-term time-limited work as well as long-term psychotherapy. You do not need to commit to on-going therapy when you decide to make contact with me. Our initial appointment will give us the opportunity to discuss your difficulties and how we can work together.

I am a registered practitioner with the Division of Counselling Psychology (BPS), as well as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

I see clients for therapy in Shoreditch/Liverpool Street at Art of Thought, Psychological Practice as well as in Highgate, at West Hill House/Highgate consulting rooms.

Enquiries on 07984199395

or (020) 7247 6798

Art of Thought Psychological Practice, based in Shoreditch / Liverpool
Street Station

Art of Thought is a group of professional psychologists based in Shoreditch, close to Liverpool Street Station. We provide counselling, psychotherapy, executive and business coaching for individuals and organisations.